When it comes to living in Texas, there aren’t many places I’d rather live than Houston. Sure the lack of natural beauty, crazy traffic, and non-existent zoning are detractors, but you can’t beat the people and for me, the city’s diversity is one of its standout features. I also love that the city has a vibrant food and wine culture. But being in Houston means we’re a little further from the heart of Texas Wine Country. To get to Fredericksburg or even deep into the Highland Lakes, you’re looking at about a four hour drive from Houston. And while Johnson City can shave a little time off that travel time, I’ve found that there’s an even closer option. Dripping Springs is around 3 hours, give or take (I’ve done in under 3 a few times) and it has a little something for everyone.
Whether you’re into wine, craft brews, or spirits, Dripping Springs has you covered. And when you get tired of drinking, stretch your legs and get out to enjoy the town’s natural beauty. The meandering Pedernales River and the region’s limestone caverns, hills, and cliffs provide no shortage of outdoor pursuits from hiking to rock climbing to natural spring-fed swimming holes. There’s also shopping to be had on Mercer Street in the historic district.
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